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Communities in Transition
for Queensland Communities
Nuts - CSIRO - Science Image - 3137 |
ICattle Mustering - CSIRO - Science Image 11010 |
ndigenous Artist - Feral Arts | Peachcester – Old Cattle Dip - Quest Media
Climate adaptation
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Urban mitigation of the impacts of extreme heat
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General resources & policy
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Green spaces, roofs and walls
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Cool materials
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Shading structures
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Evaporative cooling and earth cooling
Preparing and functioning for extreme weather events & natural disasters
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Physical
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Safe and well supplied havens
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Effective evacuation channels
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Community infrastructure reinforced and well supplied (utilities, health services & communication providers)
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Prepared, healthy and equipped local emergency health services, volunteers & community groups
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Access to external assistance (state and national)
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Effective alert and warning systems
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Procedures
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Disaster plans and policies
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Emergency management plans
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Community awareness and education campaigns
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Regular training
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Social (link to community resilience)
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Individuals take responsibility
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Community leaders
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Strong social capital
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Community is socially inclusive
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Building capacity withstand extreme climate events
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Build back better
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